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UNPAID Social Media Intern

@ Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
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Champaign, Illinois, United States
OnsiteInternship
Responsibilities:Design graphics, Write posts, Monitor accounts
Requirements Summary:Demonstrated Canva proficiency; strong written communication; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Social media platforms
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Unpaid Social Media Intern 

  

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking a creative and motivated social media intern to join our marketing and communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health communications while helping our community stay informed and engaged. The intern will work under the Marketing & Communications Specialist & Public Information Officer and develop digital content that promotes public health services throughout the Champaign-Urbana area and Champaign County. 

  

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Design engaging graphics and visual content for Facebook and Instagram using Canva and other design tools. 

  • Write, schedule, and publish posts to CUPHD's official social media accounts in accordance with the District's communication guidelines. 

  • Monitor and moderate social media accounts, responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner. 

  • Collaborate with multiple CUPHD divisions to gather information, highlight programs, and promote public health services and events. 

  • Ensure all content is accurate, on-brand, and consistent with public health messaging best practices. 

  • Stay current with social media trends and recommend strategies to grow auUndience reach and engagement. 

  

Required Qualifications 

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Canva for creating social media graphics and visual content. 

  • Strong written communication skills with attention to detail. 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a professional environment. 

  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. 

  

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.). 

  • Previous experience in graphic design, digital marketing, or a related field. 

  • Background or coursework in digital marketing, public health, community health, health communications, or a related discipline. 

  

Hours are flexible and will fall Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with a minimum of 20 hours per week expected. This is an in-office position with the potential to be hybrid or fully remote.